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One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)

Rachel Gillig

Start date: July 15, 2023

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Jun 22, 2024 Chewable Orb rated it really liked it

One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) by Rachel Gillig

Our author, Rachel Gillig, surpassed my expectations in writing a novel drenched with dark undertones and a superb atmosphere. I was invited into the mind of a young woman named Elspeth Spindle, who navigates cautiously through the social complexities imposed by the King of Blunder. Elspeth has a dire secret, one which sees her cast away into the household of her aunt and uncle for safekeeping. A fortuitous meeting with some highwaymen look ...more

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Mar 22, 2024 Denise rated it it was amazing

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I loved this book. The story is well written and quickly enveloped me. The writing style is eloquent and sophisticated. I love the bits of poetry and riddles throughout the book, they offer a window of foreshadowing and mystery into the world Gillig has created. One of the top books I've read recently. ...more

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